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The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15
lMPROVEM EN- rs.
Surprising record Of Morris growth durln
the year 1887.

TO dilate at length or to portray in
glowing language and glitterlng gen.
erdlities the nature and value OF
Norris improvements and what has
been done in this direction in the
village for the past year is not our
intention. There is no cause for it
and time and space forbid it. The
facts themselves are clinchers of the
truth and reason of the general asser-
ton that no village Of its size in the
Park Region, and few anywhere,
can boast of the substantial improve
ments, paIatial buildings and wonder
ful growth FOR Il year as can the viii
lage Of Morris.
The many splendid residences in the
village Of Norris, representing in
individual value amounts as high as
ST., 900, are GROWING gems of the
architectural beauty of the place.
And these are not the most expensive
or substantial buildings. The advent
OF the brick making industry here
was the opening of Il better era for
the building record of our village, for
it has placed in our midst many last.
ing monuments Of prosperity, of great
er money value than would otherwise
have been. The public buildings of
the town, brick structures, cost the
village aud county over $4,000, and
no one has ever been heard to say
That any Of them is not cheap at the
price paid. Several magnificent brick
blocks, and frame buildings as well,
grace the business portion of our city
The cuts herewith. presented are Il
few OF the many grand business blocks
that are to be seen in Morris.
This year the town has arranged
to have sunk a public we'll to provide
an ample supply of water for all ge-
neral needs; the fire department of
the village, with important improve
ments now to be made, by the adding
of improved apparatus, need take no
back seat for any department in the
west.
But lest this sort of talk might not
be convincing as to the extent and
rapidity of Morris development we
refer our readers to the following
itcmiZed
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15
CaiSV.

From the Boston Transcript.
The sight OF a mother and ch..}wAo
are quite inseparable, not mere. '
through the mothers soicirude ~
the chiId's heIplessness, but through
genuine preference for each others 50
ciety, is one OF the most beauci.0. in
the world. Motherhood, beautiful Un-
der all circumstances, takes an added
embellishments from an a.lectiOlate
companlonship OF this sort,
There Is such an attachment be-
tween little Daisy and her mother, u
if they were not merely mother and
daughter nor woman ana child, but
Jolly good friends as well. You Wi.
scarcely see one without the other.
Not long ago. Daisy was induced hy q
lady who was Oh intimate re.atlon-
ship TO 90 and visit her .oI q day OF
two. Daisy spent the time allotted
and then was brought back by her
hostess who remarked with q smile.
Il am afraid that Daisy didu' have
the best time in the world. She weep
slightly once or twice.
After the lady had gone, Dalsy :
mother asked her:
Were you home>lek, DAISY"
"No, not homesick. You know. i'm, l
was Il little mother-sllk. mammal
Alter the demonstration thac fol-
lowed, Daisy asked.
"Were YOU happy while l was away.
mammal"
Not very happy, Daisy"
''Then guess You must have leen
child-sick, Weren,t You, mamma
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15

over the prairles, and signs of former
warfare and battlegrounds were then
more marked and fresh at several
piaceS-tor instance, an old decayed
breast work at GadgcrS Station, one
on IN island in lake near Donnelly,
and a half circle of diggings OF holes
on sections is and % in the town of
l'ramnaS.
An engagement between party OF
Sioux and Chippewas took place in
the spring of lS6S north Of Doctor
ilrenan ) farm. where also Il few are
said to have been slain and buried.
Just previous, and what most pro-
badly caused this engagement,
the same Chippewas had killed Il
SQuaw of their own tribe, who had
married II Sioux brave some time
before, and said killing took place
near the lower crossing ut Stone s
mill. News having been sent TO st.
Iul OF hostile gatherings in Dakota
Territory and the authorities fearing
anew attack on the few scattered
settlers along this western edge OF
civilization. Coy. Austin sent his
secretary Of state, Col. Hans Mattson,
with Il good supply of rifles and am
munitjon, for the purpose of orga-
mliug Il state militia, this county
being designated for company I'll"
LIST. REGIMENT. and John Folsom was
appointed captain, Thos. Thomasson
list. and Henry FOsS md lieutenants.
Companies of soldiers exchanging
stations and military wag0u-trainS
very often passing through the settle
ment made the settlers feel more at
ease, and no more untaSlness for their
safety was felt until the big scare i'll
1874.
In the first years OF the settlement
buffalo We're seen east Of the Pomme
de Ttrre river; elk, deer and lynx
were numerous, the bear was also
seen at Il few places, large eagles
nests then adorned most of the larger
trees around the lake-shores. cormor-
ants, swans and pelicans resorted
Regularly every summer to the larger
lakes. but rabbits and prairie chick
ems were then very scarce.
Among those who trayersed this
county in the early part Of its habita-
tion. and before that time, IS also MI,
Chus. w intermute. who, attracted by
the beauty and charm of the place,
established his permanent home at
the lovely place in Morris vet OWN
ed 10y him. Memories Of this dear
old place Will always be cher
lislpd III the hearts of the oldest
settlers. This WAS the site of Cad
gers Station and temporary county
seat i'll years gone by.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15
MORRIS IN 1900.
A Glance into the Future with a Poy-
trayai OF what Is Years of our
Present Prosperous Condition
and Rate Of Progress Will Bring.
Few Pertinent Paragraphs Con-
corning Prominent Citizens
Which May Then Appear i'm the
Daily Sun.

Thirteen wears ago THE SIN. then
\ sprjrhtlv and tvpjeal Young journal
of the times. saw in IFS numerous adj
yantap,ous surroundings. its enter.
prisiup set of business men. the rap.
idly develoujng and rich apricult-
ural district of when it is the cen.
fro h,iaht nrosrart. fn,. th. then vii.
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The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15
Government Ownership Of
Railroads.

Railroad Superintendent (some
years hencel-les, sir, by . recent law
all railroads are now owned by the
Government. You have been away,
guess.
American Traveler-Ies, | Just
heard about this change and came to
you to make sure You were appoint
ed by the President, were you?
Eyes, swung my delegation over to
his side in nominating convention >"
"What speed do your trains make
now"
"Thirty miles an hour-it nothing
happens"
"Is old Surepop still in charge OF the
through express? Hehad no equal as
an engineer.
mo, he was no good. He lust gave
all his time to that dirty locomotive
of his instead OF going around with
the boys and drumming up votes.
Bill Rednose is the engineer now. He
carried his ward for the whole ticket
last time"
"Humph! You still have the old
switchmen though, J suppose"
"Got rid of them ali; nothing but
dead wood. Why sir, there wasn't
one of 'em could carry a precinct. -
Omaha World.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15
EDUCATIONAL ADNAN TAGES.
Facilities and Standing Unparalleled in
Any Cther City Of its Size in
The Northwest,

II there is any one point on which
Morris comes out strong. ii is in the
matter Of her educational advantages.
/ She has two fine public schools. con-
vent academy, al Indian school and
other places OF training. Each OF
these institutions arouses and sustalEs
the pride OF every citizen. The pub
lie schools are graded IN the usual
manner, but with the most excellent
precision. The public school build
lngs are prominently situated on eth
Ell SIDE OF the town anu Occupying 1oI
grounds BLOCK OF valuable city prop
trlN. are e-e9aht &doIllhehlo OF the
to"Ii' ana Win liIF otIltI cosby pup
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The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15
Good With a Rifle.

b. 4. Bartlett OF Randolph, \. v,
is remarkable rileman. In recent
exhibition Of his skill he is said &c
have hit common bean alta distance
OF twenty yards, holding his rifle i'll
various positions. He also hit Il pos,
tai card that was set UP ed-eWise.
Using a thirty-two cahbre ball. he
shot through q thirty two callbre
pistol barrel, the bullet splitting on
a knife blade on the further end OF the
revolver barrel, and each half Of the
bullet breaking an egg. He ignited a
parlor match held by person at the
target stand, knocked the ashes from
cigars, and concluded by shooting a
bean from the nose OF d friend, who
had sufficient confidence in his skill to
permit the attempt. All these re,
markable shots are vouched for bv
reputable witnesses.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15

BECOME lace and his great lcnuer hear
rose up within HIM like the pillows o.
the sea.
.'Don't fret, Loisy, my aal," he sad
checrfully. cit was only an accident.
faint worth frettin' about" And he
bent down and kissed her forehead
q rare occurrence in their undcuOH-
strative household. DWELL 70 to work
and make it up Us fast as posslbIe.my
dear"
ooh, 'Liakim," sobbed the poor
wife. 81 don't deserve you should be
so good to me, Pm q cross, scOldm'
creetur, and
"Tut, tut, tut" good humoredly
interrupted her husband. Guess !
amt goin' to hev my wife abused this
away"
"And / am sorry | spoke 50 short
about them pumpkins added
! Louisa, dolefully.
! Mr. Ellis Whlstled under his breath.
He was almost disposed noWto regret
that he had paid out that dollar for
the Widow IIepsy's pumpkins.
"However, it's done, :" he said TO
himself, and it can't be undone
| Lousy 4 D'SL ~ NC !''C III INC '*tA' ~
guess, about it,.
He WAS alertly kiudHng the fire,
while Mrs. Ellis moved sadly about
making preparations for tile evening
meal, when there was Il Lively tattoo,
/ played by a very energetic palr VI
/ knu"klcs ON the door outside.
come in" shouted he.
And VINO should mahe his appear
ance but the tin-peddler nmseh
"Heilo, squire, said A". "Gu@~-
there's been mistake somewhere. !
amt buyIn' hp government coupon
/ bonds. Pm IN lhe I'm ,..,.. trmd
! this ere III yyur old pockets % ]
| thought 1t was the Dc-t 10 DI-u- it
/ back right away
! IL held out he folded slip ri parcn-
ment. EIiakim looke. oij.y - j..
Fetch OF DlogeneS and his lanteln''
/ SAID he. 81 Gale late here thcLouest
I man at last
Get OUT sad tie pedd.eE. j
( don want none 0 1our-sE uaJ.et tun
+ poFed at Ire. But tell you villa. /
I de" want. Them there pumpkins
+ that you was carth IN when J eE-
/ changed sauce pan and two G.pl=.-
/ for them cray pants with yoas -oJI
/ lady, III 1--WE you five cents Il piece
! for EN-.
Done" cried Farmer E"ak.m 10y
! fully.
/ 'There. 20 lie bl- dinner ny 0
/ Staplese- Hill" went on he TIM. I'd
! der "Ana they r. -oiu to baE- two
hundred pumpkin pie, and a Tire
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15

In 1880 Thomas ThomaSSon prepared
for the old settlers meeting Il paper
containing bits OF recollection con-
corning the first settlin@ in stevens
county. These old time rrrpllcctlurS
cannot but I've Of exceeding interest
to all residents OF the county, and
particularly to tie old settlers, there
fore, while the limit oil space pre-
vents the publication OF the paper III
full we reproduce many Of its refer
ence> here:
TO some, says Nh ThomaSsou. it
nay seem to be of little or 40 con-
sequence who were the first to come,
but those who have felt the lOnehnes
ii the tai west and who every day used
% espy the solitary prairie and scru
.inlZe the horizon for prairie >choon-
rs or other signs of newcomers,
hose only can realize what value or
Specification one year, OF even one
month or week 5 time is 10 the
lonely frontier settler.
Or the geographicaI luap of the
State. this county was at first an en-.
tirelv different looking county from
what il is to day. The county Of
stevens. as lilst established in lN66.
was long and narrow. and consisted OF
Is townships situated as follows:
The south east corner of the county
was at the south east corner of the
town Of Framnas. the south west
corner. at the south west corner Of the
town of Pepperton, 6 townships wiGr)
and run & townships north to the pres
emit north boundary line of Grant
county; the balance of the county,
lying south from the toWnship-line
lunning through the Village Of Morris
formed part Of what was then
known a. the Lac quaI Par}e county.
In 1858 the county WAS recstallished
10 its present shape. The name was
given as compliment to Col.Steyens.
cf Minneapolis, Il man of pioneer
fame in the state.
The first settlers came in the fol-
lowing order:
Is66-Charlps Olson, Lewis l.. IIcg-
land, Hans Gudyangen. Christian
jacobson, Peter Bjork. Thomas
Austinsou Hagen, Mons. Johnson and
John Whipple, who the following
spring took charge of the Gadger
Station, that was then located here
by Henry Gadger.
iS67-Lars II. Hansee. Hans Han
see. Erick GRANDSON, Thomas Thomas
son. Lewis Baker. Ole MikkeIson.and
Phillip Frisby and family. in the fall.
who came to take chsrge OF the afore-
said Station.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15


agricultural -NH"elltvS WING" = -
Tear certain fruits III t"e Ilo'iIo''o''
10 ,oloIt greatness u 'Il'e t'''' : - ''''
universe.
I"eFe WAS 4 'IN'e "iIe" 'I'e No ~ = VI,
IN eIties OF the Wtl1 northwest was
all on PAPER. but, thanks the llut i
material Improvements. that period
has been 10 be no more, and Morris
stand, uur upon this beautiful prairie
VITA her grand ed.lces and lnstltu-
tIuHs As eternal monuments 20 the un-
firing hand Of time that works per
tec- transformation Of all things
when aided 10y honest toll and immor-
t@,lZed efforts.
In $50, the period which first knew
this a"w beautiful town OF nearly
-.ngt inhabitants it was tTaught with
all the universities incident to 4 new
settlement, there being then only
unuHt lnu Inhabitants in the county.
TN0>5 who then Tldlculed the idea
If attempting 10 bWil Il city or Of de.
Trlopsn- this most beautiful portion
Of God 5 toots-00l, can now Sc eplainly
that time cannot ettace the StOlid
foundation upon which has been built
a li70gishing city aud in which her
inhabitants can safely place their
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15
SUN 3 Fam S.

Inc new Manitoba car snops when
nave just been competed are no"
III loil oPeIatloh' employ my 'Oo men,
AS " l"lilo"" 'el''le MOI las - t''e
,,
-.
700,
'',' '' - ''''>',.'5
electric lights TO all who desire them
on the most advantageous terms.
THE Sun is settled in its newly
completed three story brick building.
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The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15
MORRIS VILLAGE.

The brightest Star in the Firma
ment OF Western Villages A Re
vic., Of lis Advanta geS, Natural
and Artificial Its Wonderful
Strides Towa ard Metropolitan Pro
portions Unparalleled Growth OF
a Year.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15
THE SUNS RAYS

The society Of Morris is second to
none in the west, being composed of
courteous, intelligent, and hospitable
citizens.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15

Those who may be struck with aston
ishment at the remarkable develope-
ments of Morris during the last
decade. will recover from the blow
by subscribing for the Sun.
It would take three columns for lis
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15

Morris is the Il. II. centre of the
A2nd district. Railway communication
being afforded to AL parts.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15

demand WAS twofold greater than the
supply. Anticipating Il great rush,
one firm of Waterfowl, nak., has
ordered 800 900 for spring delivery,
This is Il good showing, and demon
strates the wonderful degree of sue
cess of au institution whose intantlIc
efforts were even derided Ivy some.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15

f. l.. Harper, OF the Fidelity bank, Gin,
cinnati, gets ten years in pcnitent larry.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15
SCRAPS or EARLY HISTORY.
"reminiscences of Early DAYS. Trials OF
the First Settlers and Other
interesting Bits of Recollection Culled From
aPaper Prepared by Thos. Thorn
assen for the Old Settlers

STEN EMS COUNTY, MINI.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15
BROWNS VALLEY TRAINS.

Leave. AIifyc.
NORRIS o. =. ~. Brovn'> Valley. . 1up. "
WINS Valley, : Is a. m. Morris IN II Il M
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15

The new Manitoba car shops which
have just been completed are now
in full operation, employing 500 men.
as a railroad centre Morris is the
peer of any western city OF the state.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15

Judge Flaherty went to Ortonville
yesterday 10 hold a term Of district
court. lie will hold his next term in
Wilkin county.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15

TIE SIN is settled in its newly
completed three story brick building.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-10-04

A very little baby was bern
TO Dennis and Betsey Brough-
ton, respectable colored citizens
of Monroe, Ga, the other day.
1t weighed but two pounds and
looked too small to have life in
it. But its proud mother said
that there was nothing the mat.
ter with it; it was ''jes small,
dat's ALL" and she named it
"Martha Ann Mary Magdalene
Frances Cleveland Broughton !"
At Danbury. Conn, last FRI
day, at a reunion of war veter-
ans, appeared Mrs. Tryphena
Bevans, who is 10l years of age.
She carried a teapot with her
over a century old. AS she en-
tered the dining hall where the
veterans were seated they rose
as one man and sang AUD
Lang Syn e.'' The old lady did
not seem to feel annoyed at this
most apparent reference to her
age There seems to be a per-
iod beyond which a woman is
not sensitive about her years.
Several weeksNago a young
lady and her niather went to
Findly, O., FROM Michigan to
visit friends. There the young
woman met a young man who
pleased her, and soon they were
engaged to ID married. Her
lover begged for an immediate
marriage, and the girl consented
and a day was set, but a friend
of the girl stepped in at the last
hour and proved that the groom
was a burglar. liable to arrest at
arrest at any time and imprison-
ment in the penitentiary. There
was an exciting scene, and the
wedding party broke up.
A Good R9rse-Should not hesitate to
wait upon those i'll with such diseases as
Small-po Cholera or Scarlet Fever.
There is little to be feared by persons
waiting on the sick if they will use Oar
by's Prophylactic Fluid freely. In sick
rooms IL should be exposed on plate or
saucer, and the patien, sponged off with
the Fluid dilated For safety, cleanliness
and comfort In the sick-rooIi the Fluid is
Indispensable.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-10-04

SINGLE, Double Teams and Saddle
- Horses to hire, by the no r, da or
week. Open and Close Carriages, Single
and Double Ph9tons, Jaggers, Top and
No-Top BGggies, all at rSa sonable ratas:
fine carriages for visiting and pleasure
Drivers in HAery. If desired, PONY
Ph@tons, with quiet and gentle horses
suitable for ladies and children. Special
rates made with families. Particular at
tention to horses on livery. Baggage
called for and delivered to all parts of the
CITY. Funerals attended TO at short notice
All clders promptly attended to.
JAS. H. VANSANT.
Proprietor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-27

and il the people Of Richmond feel
sufficient interest in the matter it will
be well for them to have representa-.
tive at the meeting, in the event OF
Norfolk desiring to come in. Evans
vile, Galveston, and Mobile are already
preparing TO apply for admission but
] believe the preference would be given
10 your city and Norfolk should they
desire to enter.
81 believe that league made up
with the cities mention would prove a
strong and successful one, especially
so on the percentage plan."
He speeks of the success OF Charles
ton, Memphis, Birmingham, and other
clubs, and adds: "Aside from the fne
sport Of baseball the benefits OF q base
ball club TO city are numerous, and
all through the East and Middle States
and Northwest every city of over 90, 600
has professional ball, and most of them
would rather lose their theatres than
their games OF ball, and, as matter OF
pride, the South should not be behind
the other sections.
1.-THE New Orleans club this season
will pay 100 per cent. dividend on this
its first season"
Richmond two years ago had one OF
the strongest clubs in the South before
parting with Nash, johnson, Glenn,
and Tate but the people would not
give that substantial encouragement
which was necessary to its maintenance,
and it had to be disbanded. There are
many friends and ardent lovers of the
rational game here who would hail
with delight the idea of having a first
class club at Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-27
THE SCHOOL MONEY.
First tApportionment for the scho-
Iasiic Year Iss7.'ss.

Iasiic Year IsS7-'ss.
The following circular has been is
sued by DIR. j. l.. Buchanan, Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction
To County and city Superintendent
and County and city Treasurers:
The following apportionment is at
the rate OF 80 cents per capita Of
school population. The whole amount
thus apportioned is SlS3,0Sl.30. This
fund is derived from the following
sources-to wit 800 on account Of
interest due the literary fund accruing
on Virginia State stock (Acts of Assem-
bly,, 1SS5-s6, page 536) arrearages due
the schools, paid in quarterly install
ments by the Auditor under provisions
Of Act OF Assembly approved March 6,
1882; interest On new 3 per cent
bonds belonging to the literary fund,
and small amounts of interest on de-
posits in bank. From the gross
amount of the fund accruing from all
thee sources are deducted the salaries
o. county and city superintendents OF
schools and the expenses of the central
Office. The amount shown by the
Auditors books to be due the schools
August /, 1887. is within $500 OF the
amount due August l, 1886. Hence the
per capita apportionment is the same
this wear as last. The following table
shows the amount apportioned to ca ch
CITY and county: